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noun

Definition of belly flopnext
as in header

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belly flop

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verb

as in to plump

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Recent Examples of belly flop
Noun
In Episode 2, wouldn’t tech-savvy Claudette have a proper iPhone case that would survive a three-story belly flop? — Nick Caruso, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025 To his credit, Johnson addressed the movie’s belly flop at the box office with candor and with maturity. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025 On splashdown, the rocket tipped over and belly flopped into the sea as expected, broke apart and exploded as left over propellants ignited. — William Harwood, CBS News, 22 May 2026 An early version of Starship tried to bleed off that kinetic energy with a kind of aerodynamic belly flop that ended in a catastrophic loss of control. — Adam Rogers, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for belly flop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly flop
  1. header
  2. plump
  3. drop
  4. plunk
  5. jackknife
  6. submerge
  7. spill
  8. dip
Noun
  • Gonçalo Ramos’ goal just minutes earlier — a beautiful header into the back of the net in the 94th minute — was the decider in this 2-1 victory for Portugal.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring in the first half before Pedro Porro extended the lead to 2-0 on a header.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Definition of header
Verb
  • Celebrities, including Meghan Markle, swear by the skin-plumping pick.
    — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • Its ingredients include pure glycerin and hyaluronic acid to retain moisture, repair the skin barrier, and plump the surface, all with a silky finish and no white cast.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Definition of plump
Noun
  • The patriotic ball drop is scheduled to air at midnight ET on CNN as July 3 turns into July 4 in Times Square.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Tesla’s results – which came in above expectations – indicate the company may be recovering after two straight years of annual sales drops and the removal EV tax credits in the US, which has lowered the incentive for prospective American buyers.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of drop
Verb
  • After Crow-Armstrong stole second, Kuhnel plunked Bregman before walking Michael Busch on four pitches to force in the go-ahead run.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
  • Imagine taking the gorgeous rock formations of Zion or Badlands national park and plunking them down on the shore of Lake Superior—along with a liberal dose of colorful streaks.
    — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 21 June 2026
Definition of plunk
Noun
  • Cooler heads prevailed, and Ospreay transitioned from a jackknife to a Style Clash for a nearfall.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Spud led in points after two rounds with a repertoire that included 360-degree jams; a reverse double-pump; a straight-ahead double, and a jackknife.
    — Kevin Sherrington Feb. 10, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of jackknife
Verb
  • The subs never actually submerged—passengers simply sat below the lagoon’s waterline—but the ride embodied a growing appetite for underwater tourism.
    — Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
  • Soon, the pump station was submerged, the engines stopped, and water pressure plummeted across most of the city.
    — Kansas City Public Library staff, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Definition of submerge
Noun
  • The teak build can withstand rainstorms and wine spills, while the acrylic cushions can be wiped clean.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
  • Seal picnic drinks and snacks in mason jars to help prevent spills during the trip to your picnic destination.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026
Definition of spill
Verb
  • Wall Street was mixed in light trading early Thursday as chip stocks fell further and oil prices dipped near their levels before the Iran war began.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • The number of Tarrant County kindergartners vaccinated against measles dipped slightly last school year, according to the latest data.
    — Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
Definition of dip

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“Belly flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20flop. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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